Syringe



Sept. 29, 1925. 1,555,656

W. H. GILMARTIN SYRINGE Filed Oct. 29, 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR #4 /7. 6M #1 BYWMK/ A TTORNE Y Patented Sept. 29, 1925.

' WILLIAM H. GILMARTIN, OF TAMPA, FLORIDA.

SYRINGE.

Application filed October 29, 1924. Serial No. 746,579.

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WVILLIAM H. G1L- MARTIN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Tampa, State of Florida, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Syringes, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improved sanitary syringe, and has particular reference to a device of this class commonly known as a fountain syringe, the same being especially designed for female use.

The most prominent feature "of the 1mproved device is a fluid collection and discharge receptacle, so constructed as to permit the use of the device, while the user is in a standing or sitting posture, or is reclining.

The advantage derived from the presence of the receptacle is that it renders the device entirely sanitary, in that it permits the use of the same, while the user is fully dressed,

and does not permit soiling of the garments.

In fact, the device may be very eflectively used, in the sick room, without requiring disturbance of the patient. Thus, its use renders the use of bed pans, and the like, unnecessary.

The improved devicecomprises a cleansing fluid conducting stem for insertion into the va ina, and it follows that it is a feature to flexibly connect this stem with the receptacle, so that the stem may be angled properly, to permit efieotive insertion.

A further feature of the invention is the specific construction of the discharge end of the fluid conducting stem, which is such as to permit the flow of fluid to be regulated to the desired velocity.

Other features and advantages of the in vention will become apparent from the following description and drawings,

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this application, and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a syringe constructed in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is a front elevation thereof.

Figure 3 is a central longitudinal section.

Figure 4 is a top plan View thereof.

Figure 5 is an enlarged detail section of the discharge end of the fluid conducting stem.

Figure 6 is an enlarged detail elevation of the regulating valve or plug.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the reference character 1 designates generally an especially shaped fluid collecting and discharge receptacle. This receptacle may be constructed of any appropriate material, such as, for instance, rubber, glass, or some other noncorrosive material. the receptacle is somewhat ovate in design. The opposed side walls are bowed downwardly, and inwardly, and form a rounded bottom 2. The bottom may be said to extend from the top of the rear end down to the front wall 3. At this point, a discharge neck 4 is provided, and this neck is equipped at its free end with an annular bead 5. The top of the receptacle is bounded by a rolled edge 6, provided for comfort. At this point, I would direct attention to the fact that the upper portion of the receptacle is shaped to conform to the part of the anatomy against In top plan,-

which it is designed to bear, and under ordinary circumstances, the receptacle will be somewhat high at the front, and will taper rearwardly.

Formed integrally with the downwardly curved front wall or bottom 2, anddisposed at a point intermediate the top and bottom thereof isa fluid intake passage 7. Thatportion of the passage extending beyond the receptacle may be conveniently referred. to, as a nipple 8, it being obvious that the same is necessarily equipped with a bead 9, as to permit attachment of a fluid supply hose, from the fountain. The inner end of the passage extends into the receptacle, and is directed upwardly, as indicated at 10, terminating in a bead 11, below which is a shoulder 12. A flexible rubber sleeve or coupling 13 is adapted to be attached to the upwardly directed end of the passage. Connected to the opposite end of the coupling, is a somewhat conventional nozzle or fluid conducting stem 14. At its top, as better seen in Figure 5, the stem is internally screw threaded. Also, it is enlarged, at its extremity, and shaped, as indicated at 15, to provide an annular chamber 16. A screw plug 17 is threaded into the stem, and is provided, at its top, with a rounded head 18, having a bevelled peripheral wall 19. The bevelled wall cooperates with the free extremity of the stem, to provide a restricted annular water escape passage. Below the head, the plug is provided with circumferentially spaced water discharge ports 20. The plug being of hollow formation, it is obvious that the water may escape through these ports into the chamber 16, and will from there escape through the restricted annular passage. It is apparent too, that the plug can be adjusted in or out to regulate the size of the discharge opening, and to vary the velocity of the fluid.

Attention is directed to the fact that the aforesaid water intake passage 7, is smaller in diameter than thedischarge neck 4. Thus, water collecting in the receptacle 1 may discharge freely to prevent filling 'of the receptacle.

In practice, the stem lt is inserted into the vagina in the usual way, after the valve has been properly adjusted to regulate the flow of the fluid. The stem is inserted well up into the vagina to bring the rolled edge 6 of the discharge receptacleinto close contact with that part of the anatomy surrounding the orifice. Obviously, as the Water from the fountain flushes the Walls of the vagina. and is discharged, it is collected in the receptacle 1, flowing by gravity down the Walls of the latter to the discharge neck. Passing through the latter it is conducted directly into the sewer. If circumstances require, a hose may be attached'to the discharge neck for conducting the effluent fluid into any suitable discharge receptacle.

The particular construction of the discharge receptacle of the improved syringe adapts it especially, among other uses, for female do'uches of the vaginal region. The receptacle constitutes a housing surrounding the injecting stem, and provides a snugly fitting cap, covering'the orifice of the vagina, and so closely following the lines of the body at that point as not to allow anysolution or liquid'on the interior of the receptacle to escape, except through the discharge neck. The relative proportions of the fluid intake and discharge provides adequate draining facilities at all times, leaving the device practically dry, and free from residue, after each use.

From the foregoing, it will be obvious that I have shown and described the. preferred embodiment of the invention, and it is to be understood that any minor changes coming Within the scope of the field of invention claimed, may be resorted to, if the occasion demands.

For instance, in marketing the device, the general contour and size of the discharge receptacle may be graduated into several different curves and sizes, so that persons of different builds may be accommodated most conveniently.

I claim:

A fountain syringe of the class described comprising a fluidcollecting and discharge ing receptacle open at itstop and having its top portion shaped to conform to that portion of the anatomy which it is adapted to contact, a fluid intake passage carried by said receptacle, and embodying an externally disposed nipple, and an upwardly directed internal connection, a rigid fluidl conducting stem adapted to be inserted into the vagina, and a flexible coupling between said stem and said comiection permit-ting'the stem to be angled with respect to said receptacle.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

W L AM I M B N. 

